Put into action, instructional frameworks help teachers locate their current level of fluency, focus on the key dimensions of professional judgment, and take their practice to the next level. Discover how to accelerate teacher growth by taking the “insider’s view” of practice, articulating key dimensions of professional judgment to create clear growth pathways for teachers at every level of fluency.

Teacher leaders, administrators, and instructional coaches will gain a replicable process for:

• Identifying the most promising areas of focus
• Drafting and piloting an initial framework
• Getting input and feedback from teachers
• Articulating a vision for exemplary practice
• Building momentum and overcoming resistance to change

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: What Are Instructional Frameworks?

Chapter 1: Defining and Developing Instructional Frameworks

Chapter 2: Making Shared Expectations More Specific

Chapter 3: Instructional Frameworks in Action—Case Studies

Part 2: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks

Chapter 4: Choose a Focus

Chapter 5: Bounding Your Improvement Focus

Chapter 6: Identifying Key Components

Chapter 7: Articulating Levels of Fluency

Chapter 8: Getting Started and Getting Input

Part 3: Instructional Frameworks in Action

Chapter 9: Using Instructional Frameworks for Teacher Growth

Chapter 10: Broader Applications for Instructional Frameworks

Chapter 11: Supporting Organization-Level Initiatives With Instructional Frameworks

Conclusion: Coming Full Circle

Appendix A-Q

References and Resources

Index